The Buzz
Jan. 8, 2023
SCENES FROM ZEPHYR
Lunchtime at Zephyr!
Dissecting Owl Pellets!
An Owl's Diet Discovered!
ZEPHYR AFTER SCHOOL BAND
REHEARSALS BEGIN THIS WEEK!
Zephyr Band will continue rehearsals this week in preparation for Bands in Round Concert on Tuesday, February 28 at 7:00 PM in the High School Auditorium. Rehearsals will begin immediately after dismissal in the Zephyr Gym and will run until 4:45 PM. 5th-grade will rehearse on Tuesdays and 4th-grade rehearses on Thursdays after school. The rehearsal schedule is as follows:
- 5th grade (Tuesday):
- Jan. 10th - 3:35-4:45
- Jan. 17th - 3:35-4:45
- Jan. 24th - NO AFTER SCHOOL BAND
- Jan. 31st - 3:35-4:45
- Feb. 7th - 3:35-4:45
- Feb. 14th - NO AFTER SCHOOL BAND
- Feb. 21th - 3:35-4:45
- 4th grade (Thursday):
- Jan. 12th - 3:35-4:45
- Jan. 19th - 3:35-4:45
- Jan. 26th - NO AFTER SCHOOL BAND
- Feb. 2nd - 3:35-4:45
- Feb. 9th - 3:35-4:45
- Feb. 16th - NO AFTER SCHOOL BAND
- Feb. 23rd - 3:35-4:45
BENCHMARKING (Reading / Math)
During the next two weeks students will be completing a series of Reading and Math assessments in order to gather information on their progress so far and their current ability levels. The assessments take approximately 35 minutes and will provide us with valuable information that will be used to optimize instruction moving forward. The assessments do require the use of headphones. If you're able to send your child to school with their own set of plug-in headphones, we would appreciate it. We will provide headphones for students who need them.
TOUCHSTONE THEATER
Please consider signing your child up for the Touchstone Building Bridges After-School Program. The Building Bridges program uses theatre and creative drama to facilitate cultural competency, self-awareness, and communication with students. By the end of the program, the students have created, with guidance from the Touchstone Teaching artists, an original performance to share with classmates, teachers, counselors, and family. Student impact throughout this program includes more effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills, increased self-control, improved critical thinking skills, enriched problem-solving and decision-making skills, increased self-esteem, and a stronger sense of group/community. Registration is limited and will be filled on a first-come-first-served basis.
Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP)
The Center for Humanistic Change (CHC) will be hosting a STEP classes for interested parents, beginning on January 17, 2023. The parenting group is for parents with kids attending elementary school, 6-12 years and will be made available to registrants via ZOOM.
Important info from the CHC:
- Interested parents need to register in the first class. Then, they can choose the topic of their interest. However, it is HIGHLY recommended to attend all classes to get a better understanding of the program. If they attend all classes, they will receive a certificate of completion.
- Sessions will be held every Tuesday starting on 1/17 until 2/21 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm, via ZOOM
Topics include:
- Jan. 17 - Understanding Yourself and Your Child
- Jan. 24 - Understanding Beliefs and Feelings
- Jan. 31 - Encouraging Your Child and Yourself
- Feb. 7 - Listening and Talking to Your Child
- Feb. 14 - Helping Children Learn to Cooperate
- Feb. 21- Discipline that Makes Sense
GRADUATES OF DISTINCTION
MONTHLY CHARACTER TRAIT WINNERS
Check out our latest Character Chat video. Each month we highlight a character trait we value at Zephyr. In December, we focused on "COMPASSION" and in the linked video, you will find our winners and some interviews they completed around the school.
This month, we encourage students to show "SELF-DISCIPLINE." In your conversations with your child, you can assist in reinforcing the importance of this character trait by asking them about it and encouraging them to strive to be selected as this month's winner. As always, thank you for your support at home!
4th-Grade Winners
5th-Grade Winners
YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE !
The 2022-23 Zephyr Elementary School Yearbooks are on sale for $25. Click HERE for ordering details.
THE BUZZ THIS WEEK
January's Character Trait = Self Discipline
1/9/23 - Monday - Day 1:
1/10/23 - Tuesday - Day 2:
- After School Band (5th-grade) - 3:35 - 4:45 PM
1/11/23 - Wednesday - Day 3:
1/12/23 - Thursday - Day 4:- After School Band (4th-grade) - 3:35 - 4:45 PM
1/13/23 - Friday - Day 5:
Mark your Calendars:
Jan. 16 - MLK Jr. Day - School Closed
Jan. 23 - End on 2nd-Marking Period